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2 Samuel 16:21-23

21 Ahithophel answered, “Lie with your father’s concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a stench in your father’s nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be strengthened.”

22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he lay with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.

23 Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like that of one who inquires of God. That was how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel’s advice.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 16:21-23

Genesis 6:4 - The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to th... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:4

Proverbs 6:29 - So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished. Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:29

Genesis 34:30 - Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble on me by making me a stench to th... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:30 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:30

Genesis 35:22 - While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bi... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22

1 Kings 2:17 - So he continued, “Please ask King Solomon—he will not refuse you—to give me Abishag the Shunamm... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:17 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:17

Genesis 38:16 - Not realizing that she was his daughter-in-law, he went over to her by the roadside and said, “... Click to read the verse Genesis 38:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:16

Genesis 49:3-4 - “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, exc... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3-4 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3-4

2 Samuel 12:11 - “This is what the Lord says: ‘Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity upon you. ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:11

1 Samuel 13:4 - So all Israel heard the news: “Saul has attacked the Philistine outpost, and now Israel has bec... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:4

1 Samuel 27:12 - Achish trusted David and said to himself, “He has become so odious to his people, the Israelite... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 27:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 27:12

Leviticus 18:8 - “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonor your father. Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:8 Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:8

2 Samuel 20:3 - When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:3

1 Corinthians 5:1 - Expel the Immoral Brother! It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, a... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:1

Leviticus 20:11 - “‘If a man sleeps with his father’s wife, he has dishonored his father. Both the man and the wo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:11

Zechariah 8:13 - As you have been an object of cursing among the nations, O Judah and Israel, so will I save you... Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:13 Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:13

1 Kings 2:22 - King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? You ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:22

2 Samuel 2:7 - Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:7

2 Samuel 15:16 - The king set out, with his entire household following him; but he left ten concubines to take c... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:16 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:16

1 Kings 11:25 - Rezon was Israel’s adversary as long as Solomon lived, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. S... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:25 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:25